Debates between Olivia Bailey and John Whitby during the 2024 Parliament

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Debate between Olivia Bailey and John Whitby
Monday 2nd March 2026

(1 week, 1 day ago)

Commons Chamber
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John Whitby Portrait John Whitby (Derbyshire Dales) (Lab)
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4. What steps she is taking to help prevent the use of phones by children in schools.

Olivia Bailey Portrait The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Education (Olivia Bailey)
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Mobile phones have no place in our schools. We have published strengthened guidance that is clear that all schools should be mobile phone-free environments by default for the entire school day. Ofsted will be checking this at every inspection.

John Whitby Portrait John Whitby
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What assessment has been made of the magnetic lockable pouches that are being used in some schools as a way of preventing any smartphone access during the entire school day, including lunch time and breaks? Could a national roll-out of those be considered?

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